Western Coalfields Limited - Chairman & Managing Director

Shri Jai Prakash Dwivedi

Chairman and Managing Director

His career, spanning over 37 years, is marked by significant contributions to the field of mining engineering. Shri Dwivedi began his professional journey in 1986 after graduating in Mining Engineering from IIT-BHU Varanasi. 

Throughout his career, Shri Dwivedi has held various key positions across different subsidiaries of Coal India Limited (CIL). At SECL, he served in multiple managerial roles, including General Manager of the Korba Coal Zone, where he was responsible for overseeing large-scale mining operations.

In February 2023, Shri Dwivedi was appointed as the Director (Technical) at WCL, a role that allowed him to leverage his extensive technical knowledge and strategic vision to drive the company’s growth.

Shri Jai Prakash Dwivedi is a highly respected figure in the coal mining industry, currently serving as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).

Work Period: 37 Years

Tenure: 2/1/2024 - 1/31/2026

Shri Jai Prakash Dwivedi